The family of University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) alumna Aimee Nicole Sachs, B.S. Telecommunication 2007, has established the Aimee Nicole Sachs Memorial Scholarship in Sports Journalism in her honor. Sachs passed away on May 31 at the age of 38 after suffering a series of strokes.…
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By Ryan Hirsh, Journalism Sophomore When I saw a flyer hanging on the bulletin board at Weimer Hall advertising a study abroad program centered around an NBA game, I knew I had to apply. As an avid NBA fan, having the opportunity to travel to Paris and cover the second-ever…
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Two University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications students are the recipients of Lee Elder Internships at the 122nd U.S. Open golf tournament. Sports Media senior Cristina Santiago-Espinet and Advertising junior Manny Rodriguez-Lipido are two of 25 nationwide selected to participate in the one-week student immersive experience at The…
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Roxane Coche, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Media Production, Management, and Technology (MPMT) associate chair and assistant professor, has received a 3,000€ research grant from the Académie Nationale Olympique Française (ANOF), through its Olympic Studies Center, to examine and evaluate the legacy of the 1924 Paris Summer…
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By Lenore Devore, B.S. Journalism 1984 At age 12, Roxane Coche knew she wanted to be involved in sports as a career. As the middle child between two brothers, and the daughter of a black-belt marathoner, she spent her youth ice skating, playing hockey and tennis. Then, she found her…
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WRUF/ESPN Gainesville will host shadow opportunities for students interested in getting involved in sports in the Innovation News Center. Please click the link below to sign up for one day and time and email Eric Esterline (eestserline@ufl.edu) to confirm. Sign Up Here You can reach out to Eric Esterline with…
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If you were unable to make the UF Sports Media Information Meeting on Thursday, please see the information below. If you have any questions, reach out to Eric Esterline (eesterline@jou.ufl.edu) Sports Media Information Meeting Recording -All links and emails shared during the meeting should be available via the transcript. Do…
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The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications today announced that sports broadcaster and producer Geoff Thompson, an alumnus of the College, has been hired as a Lecturer in Telecommunication. He will join the College in January. For the past four seasons, Thompson, B.S. Journalism 1994 and M.A.MC. 2002,…
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